Painting over fence paint

Question

Hi, my decking has been painted with fence paint and has stripped and worn when rained a few days later. Can I paint decking paint ontop of the fence paint or do I have to remove it first?

Alfie · Accepted Answer

Hi,
I would rub it down with sandpaper when it’s a dry day. Also, I suggest you use a product that is for decking.
Regards,
A R Surfacing

Luke · Answer

The best thing to do would be to give light sanding to score the surface then give 2 coats of decking paint.

Joshua · Answer

Hi, no you have to jet wash the decking and leave to dry, and then paint with decking paint.

Tony · Answer

What you can do is hire a sander that you use for wood flooring and sand the decking then paint it after you have brushed off any dust on the decking.

Jack · Answer

Hi, if I was doing the job I would strip off any old paint that was existing.

ian · Answer

Hi, I’d jet wash it, let it dry. Applying 2 coats of oil-based decking oil.

Tina · Answer

Ideally you need to remove the old paint with a paint strpper, then sand, then I would use a weatherproof woodstain for decking.

Marie · Answer

You need to power wash the paint off completely then use a decking stain or oil. Fence paint isn't the correct product for decking.

Josh · Answer

I would recommend you remove it so that the paint sticks to the Wood better and last longer.

Sue · Answer

It’s not recommended as fence paint is flaky and painting over won’t solve the problem.
Best to jet wash then when dry brush off and then apply a least toxic paint stripper (wearing safety goggles and gloves).
Then jet wash again and sand finally to remove any remaining flakes, brush off and ready then to apply an oil-based decking stain that feeds the wood too to prolong life and withstand foot traffic.
No quick fix to do a proper job whatever others may say.
Sue

Painting over fence paint

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